News from Europe

Posted by Bela Angelova | 2015-07-09

Win Inertia: A Reference in DC Grid Systems

Win Inertia is a reference in Direct Current (DC) grid systems according to a new second quarter report by Navigant Research.
In the new report, “Direct Current Distribution Networks, 2Q 2015” published by Navigant Research, worldwide leader in market... Continue reading >>

Posted by Bela Angelova | 2015-07-09

EU PVSEC and Intersolar Europe are combining their strengths in 2016

The EU PVSEC, the world’s largest international photovoltaics conference, will be held at the same time and in the same location as the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry, Intersolar Europe, in Munich. Both events remain independent. By forming a collocation... Continue reading >>

In March, one of the largest PV plants in the UK up to date has been completed and connected to the public grid. The Raventhorpe Plant, situated in Lincolnshire, has a total power of 40 MW with a field extension of 77 hectares. The plant has been equipped with Ingeteam Inverter series... Continue reading >>

Unique test center for hybrid energy systems

SMA Solar Technology has constructed a unique test center for hybrid energy supply systems at its headquarters in Niestetal. The test center with a capacity of around five megawatts focusses its activities on simulating and analyzing a wide range of operating strategies in hybrid... Continue reading >>

Posted by Gisela Bühl | 2015-06-25

PowerSets for Residential Rooftops with new features

Solar Frontier is relaunching its residential lineup of PowerSets, with improvements including a new smart turbo inverter, a best-in-class linear performance warranty and a new monitoring portal.
PowerSets are rooftop systems that use Solar Frontier’s CIS modules and electrical... Continue reading >>

Posted by Bela Angelova | 2015-06-23

In a joint effort KACO new energy and Saft offer a storage solution for residential and small commercial

Senvion bags new wind contracts in France

Senvion has concluded three contracts totalling 32.5 megawatts (MW) with three new customers for wind farm projects in France including Boralex, Neoen and Isac-Watts. Senvion will equip the Calmont, Villacerf and Severac-Guenrouët wind farms with a total of 16 turbines from its... Continue reading >>

Posted by Gisela Bühl | 2015-06-19

Ingeteam showcased its new outdoor central inverter at the Intersolar Europe trade fair

Ingeteam's new outdoor central inverter was one of the key attractions at the company's stand at Intersolar Europe 2015. The design of this central PV inverter with a power output of 1.16 MW, is based on the string inverter philosophy. What's more, Ingeteam has applied this... Continue reading >>

Posted by Gisela Bühl | 2015-06-19

First electricity storage system to connect cells in parallel

At the Intersolar Europe exhibition in Munich, storage systems manufacturer ASD Automatic Storage Device has unveiled the first energy storage solution that connects battery cells in parallel as opposed to in a series. Electronic cell management significantly increases the performance... Continue reading >>

Gamesa Electric has been awarded with the contract for the supply of ten electric generators for the Ostrovets NPP, which will be fitted to MTU diesel engines.
The electric generators are designed to withstand seismic conditions and to fulfill the emergency application. The generators... Continue reading >>

Win Inertia is launching an innovative 15.000 ft2 testing laboratory for electrical grids, energy storage solutions and power electronics. The Advanced Grid Laboratory will be a European reference in testing high power grids and microgrids in a real, full-scale scenario where high performance... Continue reading >>